4. We glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith, in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye.endure.

11. Wherefore we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power;

12. That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you.

CHAPTER II.

EXHORTATION TO STEADFASTNESS, &C.

In what manner did Paul encourage his fellow believers to steadfastness, forewarning them that a time of apostasy would come?

1. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto Him,

2. That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter, as from us, as that the day of Christ is at band.

3. Let no man deceive you by any means, for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition.

What was it that he esteemed a cause of thanksgiving on their behalf?

4. We are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the Truth.

How did he commend them to Divine notice for consolation and support?

16. Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

17. Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

CHAPTER III.

SEVERAL PRECEPTS AND DIRECTIONS.

How does the apostle express his concern for the spreading of the Gospel 2

1. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified; even as it is with you.

With what expression does he commend the Thessalonians to Divine influence ?

5. The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. How should idle and disorderly professors be dealt with?

10. Even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11. For we bear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busy-bodies.

12. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

14. And if any man obey not our word by this Epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

15. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

COMING.

What were the first principles inculcated by

the apostle Paul in his epistle to Timothy ?

5. The end of the commandment is charity, out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.

What does he assert of the coming of Christ ? 15. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

What was that ascription of praise to God, which the contemplation of these subjects dre from the apostle?

17. Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

CHAPTER II.

ON PRAYER.-WOMEN'S ATTIRE.

What reason does the apostle assign to Timothy, for desiring that prayer and intercession might be made for all men ?

1. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men ;

2. For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.

3. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4. Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the Truth.

5. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6. Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

8. I will, therefore, that men pray everywhere; lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

In what manner does it best become Christian females to adorn themselves?

9. That women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly

array;